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Returning players pose with their rackets on the second day of tryouts.

WA Girls’ Tennis rallies connection and success for 2025 season

Kate Kelly, Co-Managing Editor Mar 18, 2025

Two swift bounces off the pavement and the rally begins. The court is lined by paint and players, merged together through a flood of encouragement. Quickly, a racket is raised and met by a swing. One player is on the court, but a team of girls are joined in her competition. This type of connection is...

WAGB poses for a picture after defeating Waltham on senior night and being named DCL champs.

WA Girls’ Basketball has one of their most memorable seasons ever

Katie McDermott, Co-Features Editor Mar 12, 2025

The WA Girls’ Basketball (WAGB) team had an unforgettable season, finishing undefeated in the DCL and making it to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since the 2021-2022 season. With a 10-0 record in the DCL and a 14-4 finish in the regular season, the team showed their devotion...

Lia Arevalo chases the ball as other players try to surround her

Arevalo scores her commitment to St. Anslem College

Saachi Rao, Staff Writer Feb 26, 2025

The players line up with their field hockey sticks for the face-off, waiting for the game to begin. As soon as soon as the ball is in play, junior Lia Arevalo follows its movement and makes herself available for a pass. Boxing out the other player, she continues to make her way towards the goal, scoring...

A WA athlete kneels down to recover after losing his match

WA Wrestling walks away from Senior Night with a loss

Alisha Padhy, Staff Writer Feb 19, 2025

Westford Academy Wrestling suffered a 33-40 loss against Greater Lowell Technical High School (GL) during their Thursday, Feb. 12 senior night game. This end of the season loss was a result of some long-winded matchups that unfortunately did not work out in WA's favor. The night kicked off in high...

Girls' basketball team and their coaches pose for a photo in front of the DCL banner after becoming undefeated DCL champions

WA Girls’ Basketball defeats Waltham 61-36, become DCL champions

Sara Metivier, Co-Features Editor Feb 18, 2025

The WA Girls' Basketball team secured a senior night victory against Waltham High School on Thursday, Feb. 13, making their overall season record 15-3 and also crowning them undefeated Dual County League (DCL) champions with a record of 10-0. WA gained first possession after winning the tip off,...

WA and HPNA huddle up with their coaches before getting back onto the ice for the second period.

WA Girls’ Hockey defeated by HPNA 3-0

Katie McDermott, Co-Features Editor Feb 13, 2025

WA Girls’ Hockey battled Haverhill-Pentucket-North Andover (HPNA) on Saturday, Feb. 8 putting up a fight against the fourth ranked team in the state, but coming up short and losing 3-0. WA's starting lineup included freshman Briana Tucker, sophomores Emily Boneck and Jakie Chace, sophomore captain...

Senior captain Nate Pitts hits a three while Lincoln-Sudbury players prepare for the rebound.

WA Boys’ Basketball fails to overtake Lincoln-Sudbury in 62-52 loss

Carter Chiara, Staff Writer Feb 10, 2025

Westford Academy Boys' Basketball lost to Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LS) in a hard fought 62-52 away game on Friday, Feb. 7 resulting in their record becoming 8-8. Lincoln-Sudbury secured the lead early and refused to let it go. The game was a battle through the first half but LS amassed...